Coldoku vs Sudoku Shapes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Coldoku
This logic game offers a colorful twist on classic Sudoku, replacing numbers with distinct shapes and hues. The objective is to arrange these elements so that each unique color and shape appears only once per row and column. It's designed as an engaging brain exercise for players of all ages.
- Color and shape-based gameplay
- Logic puzzle mechanics
- Single-player brain game
- Suitable for all ages
- Intuitive interface
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Almost everyone knows it and has certainly played it before. Sudoku is a logic game that is usually played on paper and with the numbers 1 to 9. Coldoku, on the other hand, is a great variation of the classic Sudoku. The main difference is that colors and shapes are used instead of numbers. The aim of Coldoku is to place the playing cards in such a way that each color and shape appears only once in all rows and columns. Coldoku is a brain game for children, teenagers and adults.
Sudoku Shapes
This game offers a unique take on Sudoku, replacing numbers with colorful shapes. It provides hundreds of levels for all skill sets, designed to enhance logic and focus without time pressure.
- Unique shape-based Sudoku
- No numbers, only shapes and colors
- Casual and relaxing gameplay
- Hundreds of levels
- Boosts brainpower
- Suitable for all ages
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Challenge your brain with a fresh twist on Sudoku! Love Sudoku or logic games? Sudoku Shapes - Brain Puzzle reimagines the classic puzzle with colorful shapes, creative grids, and exciting challenges. Why You’ll Love It: Unique Shape-Based Sudoku – No numbers, only shapes and colors. Casual & Relaxing – Play at your pace, no timers. For All Ages – Beginner-friendly yet challenging for experts. Hundreds of Levels – From easy to expert. Boost Your Brainpower – Sharpen logic, memory, and focus. How to Play: Place shapes into the grid following Sudoku rules: every row, column, and section must contain all unique shapes. Download Sudoku Shapes - Brain Puzzle today and start your puzzle adventure!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Coldoku at none against Sudoku Shapes's 1. Coldoku also leads on ads (none vs shown). Sudoku Shapes's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Sudoku Shapes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Coldoku asks for nothing beyond the download.
Coldoku ships an update every 6 weeks, Sudoku Shapes every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Coldoku | Sudoku Shapes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martin Rosenthal | Ahmed Atef |
In-app purchases
Coldoku
No in-app purchases
Sudoku Shapes
- Become VIP$0.99
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